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Bicuculline
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Definition
: An isoquinoline alkaloid obtained from Dicentra cucullaria and other plants. It is a competitive antagonist for GABA-A receptors.
Pharmacological Action
Convulsants
;
GABA-A Receptor Antagonists
Other names
6-
(5,6,7,8-
Tetrahydro-
6-
methyl-
1,3-
dioxolo(4,5-
g)i
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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bicuculline methoxide
41544-46-1 1,3-
Benzodioxole-
4-
carboxylic acid, 5-
(hydroxy(5,6,7,8-
tetrahydro-
6-
methyl-
1,3-
dioxolo(4,5-
g)isoquinolin-
5-
yl)methyl)-
, methyl ester
Bicuculline/*analogs & derivatives.
J Neurosci Res 1982;8(4):657
bicuculline methobromide
66016-70-4
Bicuculline/*analogs & derivatives.
Physiol Behav 1982;29(5):901
bicuculline methiodide
40709-69-1
Bicuculline/*analogs & derivatives.
Exp Neurol 60(2):224;1978
bicuculline methochloride
38641-83-7
Bicuculline/*analogs & derivatives.
Pharma Action
GABA Antagonists
Br J Pharmacol 51(1):133;1974; Exp Brain Res 28(3-4):311;1977